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Panasonic DVD-A7 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DVD-A7 Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD Audio/Video player
Operating
Instructions
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
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  • Page 1 Panasonic DVD Audio/Video player Operating Instructions Mo_e, _o. DVD-A7 AUDIO/VIDEO (D_R'ALVlDEO_ _O_AO_ Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completety. PRIHTED WITH Please keep this manuel for future reference. ISOYINK ,_ VQT8354 HO6OOSMO This rnanual printed...
  • Page 2 (Only for U.S.A.) accessories. To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site Please check and identify the supplied (http://www.panasonic.com). AC power supply cord (RJA0065-A) ......1 Remote control (VEQ2363) ........1 AudioNideo cable (VJA0788-D) .........
  • Page 3 Dear customer Thankyou for purchasing t his unit. For optimumperformanceandsafety,please read theseinstructionscarefully. Tableofcontents SAFETY INFORMATION ....................... PRECAUTIONS ..........................Control reference guide ........................Before The remote control .......................... Simple setup - Connection to a television ..................Basic play ............................Other methods of play ........................

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    I SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION! CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC REFER SERVICING...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    I PRECAUTIONS Before using this unit please read these operating instructions I Placement carefully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below. 1, Ventilation - The unit should be situated so that its location or Afte_,/ards keep them handy...
  • Page 6 Control reference guide T • • Name Ref. page O Power"_/l" switch (POWER, I_/I) ........10 Press to switch the unitfrom on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power•...

  • Page 7: The Remote Control

    The remote control [ Useof batteries • A_ign the poles (+ and -) properly when inserting the batteries. R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 • Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. • Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries •...
  • Page 8 Simple setup - Connection a television These pages explain how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so that you hear the audio through the television's speakers. Connections and procedures that enable you to enjoy the high-quality sound found on DVDs are described beginning on page 34. The included AC power supply...
  • Page 9 • Connection to a television with component video input terminals Audio input Video input Component video terminals terminal S video input terminal input terminals (white) (red) (yellow) © © Video cables Audio/Video cable (included) (not included) - Do not connect the yellow video cable•...
  • Page 10 Simple setup -co,.,_-tlo. to. _slo,, Carry out the following operation to suit the type of television are using, The factory setting is for a regular 4:9 television. • Turn the television on. • Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of connection you have made (e.g,...

  • Page 11: Basic Play

    Basicplay • Turn the television • Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of connection you have made (e.g., VIDEO Press [POWER] to turn the unit on. Press [A_ ] (OPEN/CLOSE) to open the disc tray.

  • Page 12: Other Methods Of Play

    Other methods of play Headphone jack When [11] is pressed. [ _141/ 44 [_/_] "[_" flashes to indicate that the resume function is active. Using the resume function to restart play While "_" is flashing, press [ !k ]. Play starts lrom where it was stopped. This function does not work if the disc's play time is not displayed, is pressed...
  • Page 13 1117-t _lllll llI ,.ii_l'l .l[_ll_:14,1 iii 1,11 lliil llil,l iilJl:_ l!J['_l[ll iJl While stopped or playing t ivlotml I Press the numbered buttons. Canceling playback control allows you to play the disc all the way To select a track or chapter numbered 10 and over, press {>10} through from the beginning.
  • Page 14 Other methods of play j Selectingo group Groups The tracks on DVD-Audio are divided into groups e.g Group 1: All tracks Group 2: 60s pops Group 3: 70s pops How these groups are played differs with the disc so read the instructions that came with the disc for further details Bonus groups Some discs contain bonus groups•...
  • Page 15 [ Playing all lhe groups in succession Use this operation it the disc does not give you the choice to play all the groups. You can specify times within groups on DVD-Audio, or within titles While stopped on DVD-Video Press [PLAY MODE] to display "All Group". During play Each time the button is pressed...
  • Page 16 Enjoying Virtual SurroundSound - ,..,, --,,,_,,,_,,_r ..,, , ,,r,,.., _'S'S'! • -" _(_)ZID Use this feature to enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two speakers or hea Iphones. Thi speakers or headphones. This effect only works with DVD recorded using Dolby Digital with two or more channels using Dolby Digi _1with two o V.S.S.

  • Page 17: Using Menus

    Changing soundtracks Using menus Some DVDs have more than one soundtrack recorded on them, such multiple languages PCM, can change soundtracks during play. Apart from main feature, DVDs have other material recorded on them, Other DVDs require you to use menus to enjoy During play (Displayexample:DVD-Audio)

  • Page 18: Changing Subtitle Language

    Changing subtitle language Some DVDs have more than one subtige language recorded them, and you can change the language during play. During play Press [SUBTITLE] "l change the subtitle number. Joystick The subtitle number changes each time you press the button. You can also use the joystick ( •, •...

  • Page 19: Program Play

    Program play Make other selections. You can program up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose. When playing DVD-Audio, can program tracks from different While playing DVD.Audio groups. Repeat steps 2 and 3. While playing Video-CDs and CDs While stopped (Display example: DVD-Audic Repeat step 3.

  • Page 20: Random Play

    Random play YOU can play all the tracks on the disc once each in random order. When playing DVD-Audio, tracks in the groups you specified played in random order. While stopped (Display example: DVD-Audio) Press [PLAY MODE] Random Playback to display "Random".

  • Page 21: Repeat Play

    arking a position you want to Repeatplay play again" MARKER This feature allows you to mark a specific point on a disc so you can return to it easily at a later time. It only works if the elapsed playing time of the disc you are playing is shown on the unit's display.
  • Page 22 Graphic User Interface - GUI GUI are icons that appear on the screen that allow you to interact with the player. The long thin GUIs that show information about the player and discs are called GULscreens• Operations you can perform with GUI may be performed with other buttons (_,_see the preceding pages) or they may only be available with GUL Operations...
  • Page 23 GUI screen• There are three different GUI screens and the contents of each screen depends on the kind of disc being played. Disc GUI screen: You can change things like the track or chapter and audio Player GUI screen: You can start repeat play or mark parts you want to play again. Shuttle GUI screen: You can fast forward, reverse, or start slow motion play Screen examples:...
  • Page 24 Graphic User Interface - GUI Disc GUI screen Icon Content you can change Operation Group number (DVD-Audio) Select and press Title number (DVD-Video) Select and press Track number (DVD-AudJo, Video CD and CD) Chapter number (DVD-Video) Select and press Time (select a position to start play by specifying a time (DVD. Press the numbered buttons and press joystick...
  • Page 25 Unit GUI screen |con Content you can change Operation The start (A) and finish (B) points of A-B repeat Press at the two points, Press again to cancel• Repeat play modes DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD: Select T (Track) _ A (An)/G (Group) _ DVD-Video: C (Chapter) _ T (Title) -"...

  • Page 26: Dvd Menus

    Language, display, and ratings settings Various settings are made at the time of shipment that determine the way OVDs are played and viewed, Some of these settings can be changed during play, and these operations have been described earlier. You can also change the initial settings to suit your individual needs.
  • Page 27 On-Screen Messages FL Display Other Settings (=k Page 30) ('_ Page 30) (=t Page 32) You can choose to display OSD or not, and You can dim this unit's display. You can choose whether to have sound ol you can choose their color and position, or off during fast forward, change...
  • Page 28 Language, display, and ratings settings While stopped, press ACTION [ACTION]. /o-oo-ot Ratings (DVD-Video) 12 Disc Language_ Ratings Level 3 Menu Language English 4 On-Screen MeSSages 5 FL Display Bright _,.61_ Aspect 7 O4git al Aud_ Output 8 Speaker Setting Multi-than he1 You can limit play of DVDs that have ratings 90mer Settings...
  • Page 29 I Do not forget your password as ratings settings cannot be changed without iL I For levels 7 to 0 .............. <_ Press twice. Select rating level and press. : Enter a 4-digit password I Disc Languages RIUng_ L_E_al 8 I_ NoUm_ I;IKI 3 MenU Language English...
  • Page 30 Language, display, and ratings settings While stopped, press [ACTION]• ACTION Menu Language t D_sc Lan0uages 2 Ratings Lev_ 8 i_ 3 M;er_JLanguao_ EP.gliSh 4 C_.SCr een Merges You can change the language used for 5 FL Display Br_hl _, 6 TV_ped menus shown on the television.
  • Page 31 Disc L_hguages 2 Ratings Leve_ 3 MeP,u IJanguage English 4 On Screen Messages ;Ig 5 FL Display Bright 2. FRENCH Fran_ais _,.e 'rv_t ._t. ENGLiSH(factory setting) 3. SPANISH ESpa_c4 7 Digital Audio Output EngliSh 8 Speaker Setting Mul_i-ch_nnel 9 Other Setlings Press RETURN _oexit press RETURN...
  • Page 32 Language, display, and ratings settings While stopped, press [ACTtON]. ACTION RETURN 0-o 0-o _D£3 iiiip t D_SCLanguages >C>OI Ratings Level Other Settings 3 Menu L&ngu_ge Ertgllsh >O_I 4 C_ Screln Me.Sages 5 FL D,Splay B_lghl _ TV ASqe_t 70ig,t al A_dl,_ Output 8 Speaker Sating Mulll _.hannei ACTION...
  • Page 33 i ..{ Repeat to make other changes t ..Select "9 Other Settings" Select the item you want Select the new setting and press. and press.-- to change and press. I DI3C Languages O [ Other ,3etllngs 2 R._IiN_ Level l;...
  • Page 34 Adding an amplifier and speakers to your system - Connectionand settings Use the following chart when you wish to add an amplifier and speakers to your system. Further informationis q iven on the following pages. Connectlon*l Digital output eetUng Speaker setting (=F Page 38) (,,k Page 40)

  • Page 35: Advanced Connections

    Advanced connections system Connecting basic 5.1-channelsurround This is the basic system you witl need to fully enjoy the high quality sound found on DVD-Audio and to enjoy home theater with DVD-Video. White(L) Stereo connection cable (not included) 5 lch ,_UDIQ OUT AUDI /,.GIN =$'page 8 for dstails on how to connect your television.
  • Page 36 Advanced connections I Connectinga surroundsystemthrougha digital sounddecoder By adding a Dolby Digital and DTS digital decoder to your system, you are able to expand your system's possibilities. A digital surround processor, which has multiple input terminals, is recommended. Stereo connection cable (not included) )ptical...
  • Page 37 Connecting a 2-channel analog amplifier Recordingto a cassette deck connected lhrough an amplifier Use one set of the AUDIO OUT terminals• 5.1-channel audio is down mixed to 2 channels when output Connect the amplifier to one set of the AUDIO OUT terminals, through these terminals.

  • Page 38: Audio Settings

    Audio settings While stopped, press [ACTION]. ACTION P_tings LeVel 8 i_ _133 Menu Language Eng_stl 4 On.Screen M_ages Digital Audio Output 5 FL Display 8righl IDD_ Aspect 7 Dig=tar Audio Outoul 8 _aker Se_Jng Mul_i_hannel ACTION g Other Sailings press RETURN to exit You must change the digital output signal Initial settings...
  • Page 39 r..t"opo."om' " other changes Select the new setting and press. Select the item you want Select "7 Digital Audio "t to change and press. Output" and press. 12 Oisc Lar, guages Ratings Le_-_l 8 _l 3 Menu Language Eng_v'_ gllQ 4 On=,%: reen MesSages Dc4by Oigilal _L_t sam...
  • Page 40 Audio settings Speaker Setting While stopped, press ACTION [ACTION]. RETURN o-o O-O Choose the settings to suit your speaker system, • Speaker mode Choose the size of your speakers and Ratings Level whether they are connected or not. If you 3 Menu t_nguage E ngJish set a speaker as being not present, sound...
  • Page 41 Speaker settings are only necessary ff you connected the unit to your television or amplifier with stereo connection cables. Repeattomake otherchanges Select"1 Multi- Selecttheftem Se_,ctthe new Select "8 Speaker channel" and press. you wantto seeing and press. Setting" and press, change and press.

  • Page 42: Summary Of Initial Settings

    Summary of initial settings This is a list of items you are able to change before playing discs (initial settings). See the relevant pages for more details. Underlined values are factory settings. Item content Settings Page Audio E_/French/Spanish/Original/Other 1, Disc Languages Subtitle _/English/French/Spanish/Othe Menus...

  • Page 43: How Different Kinds Of Software Appear On Your Television

    How different kinds of software appear on your television DVD software is recorded in a variety of picture formats, and how they appear on your TV depends on the software, the kind of TV you have, and the picture mode your TV is set to. •...

  • Page 44: Operating Your Television Or Amplifier

    Press and hold the [POWER] button for this unit and enter the two-digit code. Refer to this chart for the code for your television, Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer " GE (OLD) TOSHIBA SAMSUNG ZENITH SONY PANASONIC MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI TOSHIBA I/SANYO SHARP STOP FAUSIE pLAy CURTIS MATHES HITACHI SEARS PANASONIC •...

  • Page 45: Glossary

    Glossary I_"L_ E".'.'.'.'.'.'.'.T Frame Decoder Frames the still pictures that go together to make a moving A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal picture. This is called decoding. There are about thirty frames shown each second. Dolby Digital Field This is a method of coding digital signals developed...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide

    Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre in Canada. In the U.S.A., 1-800-211-7262, e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or visit www.panasonic.com In Canada, call 1-800-561-5505 or visit www.panasonic.ca Symptom Remedy Page Unit turns off automatically. • The unit switches to standby after it has been stopped for about thirty minutes to conserve power.

  • Page 47: Product Service

    I Self-diagnosis display function When an error or trouble is detected during operation, a service number appears in the FL display• When a service number appears, check out the details given below, Remedy Service number Player status • Wipe the disc clean. Ci"_ e C i<.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Matsushita Electric 5770 Ambler Drive Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC") Mississauga, Ontarie One Panasonic Way Secaucus, Ave. 65 de Infanterla, Km. 9.5 L4W 2T3 New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, www.panasonic.ca http://www.pana$onlc.com Puerto Rico 00985 VQT8354 ©...

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